The ancient roots of the Hold family name are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Hold comes from when the family lived near a grove or woods. The surname Hold originally derived from the Old English word holt which meant a "wood" or "grove."

Hold Early Origins

The surname Hold was first found in Lancashire at Ashworth, a parochial chapelry, in the parish of Middleton, union of Bury, hundred of Salford. "A family named Ashworth was seated here as early as the 13th century, and appears to have been succeeded by the Holts: Richard Holt, an active supporter of the royal cause in the civil war, had his estate sequestrated in 1643; but it was afterwards restored." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print. An important branch of the family was found at Aston in Warwickshire. "The manor was purchased in 1366 from the heiress of de Maidenhach by John atte Holt, of Birmingham, and remained for many generations in the possession of his lineal descendants, of whom several were distinguished for their talents and for the important stations they occupied in society. Edward Holt, sheriff of the county in 1574, resided in the adjoining manor of Duddeston, there being at that time in Aston only an ancient house, probably of timber, situated on the bank of the river Tame near the church, and the site of which, now overgrown with trees, is discoverable only by part of the moat by which it was surrounded. On the demise of Edward Holt in 1593, the estate descended to his son Thomas, the most distinguished member of the family, who is represented by Dugdale as eminent for his literary acquirements. He was sheriff in 1600: on the arrival of James VI. of Scotland to assume the crown of England, he attended that monarch in his route from Yorkshire, where he received the honour of knighthood; and in 1612 he was created one of the order of baronets, then recently instituted. Sir Thomas Holt inclosed the park, and erected the present stately Hall of Aston, unrivalled in these parts for beauty and magnificence, which he commenced in 1618, and completed in 1635." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.

Hold Spelling Variations

Hold Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Hold has appeared include Holte, Holt and others.

Hold Early History

Hold Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hold research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1597, 1387, 1571, 1654, 1679, 1649, 1722, 1682, 1729, 1616, 1686, 1654, 1656, 1642, 1710 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Hold History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hold Early Notables (pre 1700)

Hold Early Notables (pre 1700)

Distinguished members of the family include John Beauchamp de Holt, created Baron Kidderminster, by Richard III in 1387; Sir Thomas Holte, 1st Baronet (1571-1654), English owner of Aston Hall, Warwickshire; Sir Robert Holte, 2nd Baronet (?-1679); Sir Charles Holte, 3rd Baronet (1649-1722)...

Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hold Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hold In Ireland

Hold In Ireland

Some of the Hold family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Hold arrived in North America very early:

Hold Historic Events

Hold Historic Events

Mr. Stephen Hold (d. 1912), aged 44, English Second Class passenger from Porthoustock, Cornwall who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking

Mrs. Annie Margaret Hold, (née Hill), aged 29, English Second Class passenger from Porthoustock, Cornwall who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 10

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Shirley, Evelyn Philip. Noble and Gentle Men of England Or Notes Touching The Arms and Descendants of the Ancient Knightley and Gentle Houses of England Arranged in their Respective Counties 3rd Edition. Westminster: John Bowyer Nichols and Sons, 1866. Print.

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The Hold Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hold Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.